Audrey Green v. HHS - Influenza, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) (2020)

Audrey Green filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 4, 2018, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 2, 2015. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Green was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her condition met the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 31, 2019.

Subsequently, on April 27, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation. The parties stipulated to an award of $65,733.44, which included $65,000.00 for pain and suffering (reduced to net present value) and $733.44 for past unreimbursable expenses.

The court issued a decision awarding damages on May 27, 2020, based on this proffer. Ms.

Green is a competent adult.